William H. Harsha Lake
Located on the East Fork of the Little Miami River in central Clermont County, William H. Harsha Lake and East Fork State Park offer outstanding boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor recreation activities. William H. Harsha Lake is a multipurpose project for flood reduction, water supply, recreation, and wildlife habitat. Originally called East Fork Lake, the dam and lake were renamed in 1981 to honor retired congressman William H. Harsha. Mr. Harsha was elected to Congress in 1960 and served until his retirement in 1981. He was instrumental in getting the funding appropriated to construct the project.
Authorization
William H. Harsha Lake was authorized under the Flood Control Act of 1938. The Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed, built, and operates the project to reduce flood damages downstream from the dam.
During the fall and winter months, when excessive rainfall is likely, the lake is kept at a lower level referred to as winter pool. Should heavy rains occur, surface water runoff is stored in the lake until the swollen streams and rivers below the dam have receded and can handle the release of the stored water without damage to lives or property.
More Info
Visitor Center hours: M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(may vary, call ahead) 513-797-6081
For more information on the site, please visit:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Info Page
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